I had to laugh at your comment near the end: "Amanda, you're in deep." I think that's quite obvious.It just struck me as so funny... I think it's pretty obvious that we're all in deep. I mean we tell complete strangers about our obsessions with fabric, yarn, whatever... and rejoice in new purchases, new projects, new patterns. Isn't it wonderful?

I don't have a design wall. In fact, I don't have a wall in my sewing room that could even BE a design wall. One wall has a slanted ceiling, one has built-in bookshelves and the other two are about 6' wide (and one has a window). My design 'wall' is the bed in the spare room :)

Such a super smart thrify way of making a design wall happen! Oh how you are going to be in love with your design wall. In all of five minutes you'll start wondering how you ever did this without it. Enjoy!!

What a great idea! My wall is two lengths of flannes but they don't meet in the middle and don't reach to the sides. I am not a fan of sleeping on flannel but if I put the flat sheet on the wall I can sew with the fitted sheet and perhaps sleep on the pillow cases (or cut them apart and sew with them also). Anyway, thanks for the idea.

I saw the packet......I saw the bed and I thought...oh my...she has used a fitted sheet as batting......how clever I began to think...but how..But I was oh so wrong.My one query is...how do you manage to have an empty wall??

Will a flannel sheet really hold fabric? I have wanted a design wall in my sewing room (I'm a new quilter) and didn't know it was so simple. Did you just pin it to the wall and that's it? Please explain....this is such a great and thrifty solution!Thanks and blessingsNiki

Um...so...do you not use a top sheet on your bed? Just wondering. And I have to laugh at those who say something like "I don't even have a wall in my sewing room that could be a design wall" because I don't even have a sewing room. I have a sewing, computer, exercise, laundry, piano playing room. :)

You are so creative! Design walls always seemed intimidating and big and clunky for my little sewing room. This is great and you can take it down so easily. I love it and what a great time of year for flannel sheets.

My split pins are THE BEST thing I own for piecing - does that count?BTW - I am an Aussie girl who is new to quilting and has just finished a quilt back inspired by your quilt backs - I haven't posted a photo yet but will let you know when I do.thanks for the inspiration :)

Have I told you how much I love your nicely made bed? That quilt is just the perfect piece for it - it works so nicely with the headboard and pillows.I'm so excited to hear about the board. I can't wait to see what you do with it and what results from it!

And that is another idea I am going to shamelessly steal from you. Where do you come up with them, want to tell you that I now am going to Ikea for the backing fabric for quite a few of my quilts.Thanks for all of the great ideas.

that is great that you killed 2 birds with one stone ;) I love flannel fitted sheets but not for the top sheet... so for you that worked out perfectly!!!

Now will you share photos of what's on your design wall each week??? JudyL at patchworktimes.com has a mr. linky that everyone shares their blog addy in each Monday showing what's on their design wall... hope you will join up!

oh and I just la,la,love your Bento Box quilt on your bed!!! I've made 2 of those in bright colors and gifted to teenagers but I really like the calmness of yours... perfect for a master bedroom ;)